Capitol City Brewing Company

Brewpub in Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States 🇺🇸
Associated with 3 Venues

Established in 1992

Closed in 2025

Contact
1100 New York Ave NW, Frnt 1, Washington D.C., DC, 20005, United States

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7.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
4 oz pour on draft at Capitol City Shirlington. Slightly hazy golden yellow with off-white head. Aromas of floral notes, citrus, malt. Tastes of floral notes, citrus, light malt, toasty notes. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 12 Jun 2016 at 19:50

6.8/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
4 oz pour on draft at Capitol City Shirlington. Maybe not retired now. 4.9% ABV, 17 IBU. Murky brown with beige head. Aromas of malt, roasty notes, cocoa. Tastes of roasty notes, cocoa, malt. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 12 Jun 2016 at 19:48

7.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
4 oz pour on draft at Capitol City Shirlington. Clear golden orange with off-white head. Aromas of citrus, floral notes, light herbs. Tastes of floral notes, citrus, herbs. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 12 Jun 2016 at 19:46

7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
4 oz pour on draft at Capitol City Shirlington. Clear straw yellow with off-white head. Aromas of herbs, spice, light citrus. Tastes of herbs, spice, banana, light citrus. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 12 Jun 2016 at 19:45

6.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6
4 oz pour on draft at Capitol City Shirlington. Slightly hazy orange with off-white head. Aromas of stone fruit, citrus, light salt. Tastes of stone fruit, tart lemons, light orange peel, saltwater. Light body with a dry finish. Tasted like lemony saltwater you might use for a cold. A bit too much saltiness.
Tried from Draft on 12 Jun 2016 at 19:42

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Sample pour on cask at Capitol City Shirlington. Clear golden yellow with off-white head. Aromas of orange peel, fresh orange flesh. Tastes of orange citrus fruit and peel, light floral notes. Medium body with a dry finish. Orange zest was nicely done, enjoyed this a bit more than the base beer.
Tried from Cask on 12 Jun 2016 at 19:39

7.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
4 oz pour on draft at Capitol City Shirlington. Dark brownish black with light tan head. Aromas of chocolate, cocoa, roast. Tastes of dark chocolate, cocoa, roasty notes. Medium body with a dry finish. Liked it.
Tried from Draft on 12 Jun 2016 at 19:32

6.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
4 oz pour on draft at Capitol City Shirlington. Clear golden orange with off-white head. Aromas of light citrus, biscuit. Tastes of citrus, toasty notes, biscuit, floral. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 12 Jun 2016 at 19:31

7.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
4 oz pour on draft at Capitol City Shirlington. Clear amber with beige head. Aromas of toast, biscuit, light citrus. Tastes of toasty notes, biscuit, citrus, floral notes. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 12 Jun 2016 at 19:30

7.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
4 oz pour on draft at Capitol City Shirlington. Clear straw yellow with off-white head. Aromas of malt, wheat, light citrus. Tastes of wheat, grains, malt, light citrus. Light body with a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 12 Jun 2016 at 19:27